Air Facts

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Who is the pilot in command of your aircraft? Air Facts Journal The pilot in command of an aircraft is directly responsible for, and is the final authority as to, the operation of that aircraft. Make sure your expectations match reality before you blast off on a single-pilot IFR flight. George works for you.

Pilot in Command 95

Pilot in Command Pilot Approach Airplanes 95

Air Facts

MAY 5, 2025

The weather enroute was marginal VFR, but flyable for the Cessna 150 pilots. The hourly sequence report showed Springfield had a ceiling of 100 feet obscured, a visibility of 3/8 mile and fog with a surface temperature of 30 degrees F. Class had begun for one young and inexperienced instrument pilot. How can this be?

VOR 52

VOR Weather Approach Runway 52

Pilot Institute

APRIL 24, 2024

This central core extends up to around 10,000 feet MSL, the airspace’s ceiling. However, the ceiling for each shelf is the same as the core. Although Class B airspace has a typical ceiling of 10,000 feet MSL, exceptions exist. New York’s Class B airspace has a 7,000-foot ceiling, allowing more room for overflying aircraft.

Clearance 52

Clearance Ceiling Airspace Classes Transponder 52

Air Facts

AUGUST 5, 2024

For Runway 35, we see a takeoff ninimum of 400-2 or standard with a minimum climb of 343’ per nautical mile to 5,200′ Remember, the basic assumption is that you are IFR and have a limited ceiling and visibility. It’s your Pilot in Command responsibility under 91.103. That’s a big difference from standard isn’t it?

Density Altitude 98

Density Altitude Ceiling Runway Weather 98